BWF World Championships 2026: The 30th edition of the BWF World Championships gets underway at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, bringing badminton’s biggest individual tournament back to India after a 17-year gap. The seven-day championship runs from August 17 to 23, with the opening day featuring first-round action across singles…
Family members walk past caskets carrying their loved ones during a memorial service for the victims of a ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba in Kariba, Zimbabwe, on August 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Authorities on Sunday (August 16, 2026) searched for more bodies from an overloaded ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba in…
The incident has triggered tension in the village, with residents alleging that the police failed to take adequate preventive action after the initial altercation. CHENNAI: Two youths were hacked to death in Padunelli village near Kancheepuram in the early hours of Monday, following a dispute that broke out during a cultural programme organised as part…
Mercury combustion begins August 18 and ends September 18, 2026. This period influences communication, learning, and decision-making processes. Astrology suggests focusing on clear speech and thoughtful communication during this time. Improved decision-making and honest learning are also emphasized for individuals. Manifesting document protection and better listening skills are advised for all. Mercury combustion begins on…
India vs Sri Lanka Live,1st Test: Rain could again disrupt proceedings on Monday, with Galle facing an 83% chance of precipitation, according to AccuWeather. Hourly forecasts put the chance of rain at 51% at 10am, 47% at 11am, 44% at noon, 48% at 1pm and 52% at 2pm. The probability then stands at 45% at…
Mohanlal announces new film with ‘Thudakkam’ director Jude Anthany Joseph. After the success of Vismaya Mohanlal‘s acting debut film ‘Thudakkam’, Jude Anthany Joseph will be again teaming up with Mohanlal for an upcoming project. The ‘Drishyam’ actor revealed the collaboration on Sunday through a social media post. Mohanlal shares the update Mohanlal shared a photograph…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, and PV Sindhu When the world’s best badminton players walk into the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Monday, India will not merely be hosting the World Championships for the second time. Seventeen years after Hyderabad staged the event, the tournament returns to a country where badminton has grown multiple folds —…
U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday he was pleased by the recent signing of a defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. “Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement,” he wrote on his Truth Social platform. “It shows how the Middle…
Chennai: The West Asia conflict may have disrupted global trade, but it has not dampened the appetite of Indian companies to strengthen their presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. While the UAE serves as a key economic gateway to the GCC and African markets, Indian companies are also looking to cater to the…
Jupiter’s transit in Ashlesha nakshatra on August 19, 2026, will bring subtle opportunities. Individuals born on specific dates may experience unique advantages through intuition and research. Hidden talents and quiet advice could emerge, guiding personal growth and development. Family matters and close bonds may also present unexpected support and new pathways. This astrological event promises…